CLEAN AIR
ACT FOR
LOUISIANA
Advocating for robust mandatory air monitoring to protect our communities and restore environmental justice through transparent, data-driven legislation.
The Initiative
Air Quality Action for Louisiana Communities
In the 2026 Louisiana legislative session, State Senator Royce Duplessis introduced SB356, which "Provides for air monitoring systems in certain facilities."
We are dedicated to passing meaningful air monitoring legislation in Louisiana.
Scroll down to information sheets, slide decks and other information about the legislation.
Find out what you can do to help ensure this legislation passes this year and to help build a long-lasting coalition for clean air in Louisiana!
CLEAN AIR LOUISIANA:
THE KNOWLEDGE BASE
An essential briefing on :
1. What is real-time air monitoring?
2. Covered Facilities and Pollutants
3. Costs
4. Prevention of Explosions and Leaks.
Resources & Information
Legislation Fact Sheets
Find here links to:
1. SB356 legislation; actual text of bill.
1.SB356 Fact sheet.
2. Technical requirements for Fenceline Air Monitoring legislation (SB356).
3. Talking points about SB356.
SlideDecks-
-27 Chemical Explosions/Releases show the need for Air Monitoring Legislation
Observe these slidedeck presentations about 27 explosions in a 3 year period that show the need for Air Monitoring Legislation in Louisiana
1. 27 Most Serious Chemical Releases in LA
2. WHY LA NEEDS REAL-TIME FENCELINE MONITORING. 27 CHEMICAL RELEASES
Maps
Visualise the current monitoring gaps across the state. These maps highlight hotspots where legislative action is most urgently required.
1. SB356 -- Map of Facilities Covered by the Proposed Legislation
Advocacy Toolkit
How to get involved.
1. LIST OF ADVOCACY GROUPS WORKING ON PASSING CLEAR AIR LEGISLATION Contact these groups if you wish to get involved.
2. Contact members of Senate Environmental Quality Committee. Urge them to consider the health of all Louisianans and pass this legislation.
3. Contact your Louisiana State Representative and Senator to make them aware of the legislation and that you support it. Dont know who they are? Find out here.
4. Ask your legislator to become a co-sponsor of the bill.
5. Please share this information widely among your networks!
Informing the Public & Gathering Support
Clean Air Legislation 2026: A Roadmap
Public Health Impact Brief
Watch: Community Voice Advocacy
Explore the full details of the proposed legislation aimed at installing real-time air monitoring sensors across high-risk corridors in Louisiana.
Understanding the link between air quality and community health. This report details why rigorous monitoring is the first step toward lasting safety.
Hear directly from Louisiana residents and environmental experts on how you can get involved in supporting the pass of clean air legislation.